Updated 1 Year Review Here: • 1 Year Review! VW Golf... I will be doing a 3 year review soon!!!! Aug 14 2018 This is actually my first car review, and I hope to do more if people like this.
AMAZING review!! You did such a wonderful job! You were fun, entertaining, clear diction, great use of additional pictures, great use of varying camera angles. Superb video!! And you're making me want one! : )
This is by far the best golf review I ever watched! I am really really interested in getting an automatic 2016 golf tsi. But I am kind of hesitated since I heard some complains on the reliability of VW cars and I have zero experience with VW cars. I look forward to your updates on your golf after driving it for a while. Thanks Danny!
FINALLY someone who reviewed the base model. Had to get ride of my 06 GTI 1.8t and was looking for some sort of reference before hitting up the dealership. Thank you!
Loved the review! Thanks for this, agree with other comments that there aren't enough base model/average user car reviews on youtube. This made my car shopping a lot easier and I ended up buying the exact same model/color (but automatic, been driving 15 years manual and I needed a change).
Danny! Thank you for a great review. Ive been looking everywhere for a decent review on this car. I to had a bmw and it's a chore to drive, so hearing you say that I am confident I am making the right choice. Thank you so much, you did a great job and you are hilarious.
Great perspective. I too am looking at the Fit. Also the XV, Countryman, and HR-V. So far the TSI is leading the way, especially after watching your review. Next- time to take one for a drive!
Thanks for reviewing the base model, and a manual. Have been thinking of this, the Sportwagon and GTI. Have not driven them yet, but you have moved me back to the less expensive base model.
Excellent review. Just bought one of these the other day. So far so good! Still getting used to the tall gearing that is dramatically different than my previous car.
Nice review Danny! I have a 2015 "S" with automatic and sunroof, and I've really enjoyed it. I have a 2016 Jetta GLI on order and can't wait to get it! Keep up the good work!
Excellent review! I'm planning on purchasing a 2017 GSW with the same 1.8 TSI engine and 5-spd manual transmission combination. Your review has really helped. Thanks!
I just bought one and was so frustrated that I couldn't find the mileage marker, thanks for saving me with that. Also, good job, you're pretty entertaining as well! hah
Very thorough review! I'm interested in the 2016 Golf SportWagen TSI S manual and this is the closest vehicle that I could find an accurate review for. Most reviews I found are for the auto trans.
I own a 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TSI with about 1,500 miles (had it for almost 3 months) and to date my city and hwy. fuel economy avg. 29 mpg. This was a good video with some humor every so often which made it even better. Good video and keep up the good work! By the way you have good taste in cars!
Haha, I almost thought it was a joke when it popped up in my subbed list. But nonetheless, it's a pretty good review, good job on changing to multiple different shots to keep it visually diverse.
I just watched again 10 months later and I'm in a very similar boat ... I owned a 2007 Honda Fit and now I'm considering a 2016 Golf or 2016 Fit. Very helpful review. Thanks!
WHAT A WONDERFULLY ENTERTAINING REVIEW. There's many a good jokes to come out of you, which I know you're dying to tell but, but stay composed; listen to your conscience as you are.. Actually the shirt says it all I should of known what to expect. Thumbs up btw. Nice car too.
Great review! I have a 2016 Jetta S with a same 5 speed manual but it has the 1.4 TSI. Even though it's a small engine it has plenty of torque. I am thinking in the next year to replace it and lease a Golf S with the 1.8 TSI and 5 speed manual. Thanks for doing an honest thorough review!
Wicked Review! I bought this car two weeks ago .. except mine is in night blue. One cool feature worth mentioning is the drawer underneath the driver's seat .. great place to hide your stuff!
I enjoyed watching this. I'm set to pick up mine soon. Would love if you did a tips and tricks video. Ie the secrets of the keys, and tricks I have read about the visors
Good review... I would add that the 2016 (over the 2015 model) comes with a rear view camera as well (the VW logo on the back hatch pivots to show/activate the camera). Also note my comment below on the torque ratings (Man vs. Auto)
Danny! I've watched probably every video on RU-vid about the 2016 vw golf and yours is the first one I've commented on, really liked your video man thanks for making it. I am really interested in getting a Golf myself this year (waiting on the new Chevy Cruze to be available so i can test drive it) I drove a Golf a few weeks ago and came away really impressed it would be really cool if you made other videos about your Golf ie: maybe a 3 months later review or something since you're probably approching the time for your first service like oil and stuff like that. Looking forward to seeing more vids, great job and congrats on the new car
+raleighman3000 That is weird. Dodge Dart's used to be very lame. But I guess they are trying harder now that they realized everyone else is upping their game.
Thanks nice review, I have a 2015 Golf S. The only option that i have or want is the automatic transmission, because of my disabled legs. Love it and also love my Mk6 Golf.
Nice review, I'm currently waiting on my 2016 Volkswagen Golf 92TSI (pretty sure it's exactly the same as yours except I'm getting mine in Australia). I haven't watched any of your other videos, but I really like this review, you've done well :)
This model looks like the trend line I think it might be a little different with the blue motion added and the duel climate control 92tsi is a comfort line
Nice work for your 1st review... Concise, entertaining, yet you hit all the key notes. I am between thus, the Mazda3, and new Civic... tough choices. The TSI has the advantage of Android Auto in base version where Honda requires EX trim or above and Mazda does not offer this feature in any trim.
+PhilemonXIV Exactly why I'm leaning towards the Golf. I wanted (1) Manual, (2) Android Auto. I walked into the Honda dealership, asked to drive a manual Civic with Android Auto...they told me it didn't exist. I turned around and left. :D
Hey, thank you for the video. I am looking for my next car as soon as VW completes the buyback of my Jetta TDI. I've been looking at the Honda Civic due to its reliability and performance, but honestly the VW dealer I get service at is so impressive and enjoyable, I am reluctant to leave them. So the Golf just may be the car that keeps me at my favorite dealer of all time.
Hey really great review! My fiancé just got a '16 golf and she (and I) absolutely love it. I currently have a '10 GTI which I've had since new. Though I love the extra 30 horses my 2.0 turbo has but it honestly doesn't feel a whole lot faster than this new "normal" golf. Plus the fact you can get the 4 dr in a stick shift kind of makes me want to get a '16 golf of my own! I agree on the interior as well it's very sporty but in a subtle sort of way. Props to VW for giving it a flat bottom steering wheel, that's cool! Anyway you should definite it do more reviews that was really good. You have a unique presentation style I think a lot of people would really like : )
+Danny Pops why? unless you were getting the diesel for enviormental issues only, vw lying doesn't take away from the fact that it has great mpg and touque
Danny, I just bought a 2017 Golf S identical to yours -- platinum gray and manual transmission. I couldn't be happier. And actually, I think the base model is incredible. I didn't really notice it to be that much slower than the GTI, which I also test drove prior to purchasing the Golf S, and it is much more practical for city streets, absorbing bumps much better than the GTI. I'm also impressed with fuel economy, not that much lower than my previous Golf TDI. Thanks for your review.
Truly these are special vehicles. I know they're just cars, but dang it, VW knows how to build great cars with great designs that do everything they're supposed to superbly! When I was considering what I might purchase outside of VW group, nothing measured up. I'm glad VW survived this diesel scandal and they have much work to do, but I'm pleased with what I'm seeing thus far! Thanks, Danny!
That's cool that you can get the sunroof as an add on to the base model. Here in Canada, it goes trendline, comfortline and highline and you have to get the comfortline which has the leatherette seats in order to add the sunroof and it comes in a package with multiple other features so you can't get it alone...
I had a couple Saab turbos before Saab Scania became defunct.Thanks(partly to your review) bought a 2018 SE a few years ago.It's been flawless,and as you said,mature and understated.If my memory isn't completely fried it's faster than the Saabs and Peugeot turbodiesel I had.As for the power seaback,maybe VW finally realized their round hand cranks were a PITA.You'd have to lean forward then twist the knob backward-pretty laborious.
Nice review. Always liked the VW rabbit/golf from the early 80's on. But never owned one. Seat comfort is one thing I think many cars have actually gotten worse at doing & unfortunately its something you don't notice until hours in a car.
nice review. i have a 2015 TSI S 2 door also with the manual. Mine doesnt have android auto/ apple car play but (strangely) is has leatherette seats. its great car, especially for the price
I got exactly the same car as yours on Nov 2014. It's already 50k km, just can't stop driving it. I am glad to my decision since then. Totally all-around balanced and refined on everything. What a fantastic car from VW ! Enjoy your mk7 Golf.
+raleighman3000 I also owned mk6 since 2010 (2.5l manual 5 speed).Gear ratio ? I prefer mk6, you feel stronger almost on each gear. Secondly steering : you feel better (specifically when ur on straight roads).The tires are same size same Continental but mk6 tires are made in Germany, mk7 tires are made in Mexico. (I strongly believe those tires make at different rubber compounds.) Remainings ? mk7 really better than mk6 on almost everything. Reliability ? maybe mk6 is better (no Turbo), enjoy ur Golf it is a good car.
+raleighman3000 I misreading ur 2002 to 2012, sorry about that. 20 years ago I owned 95 mk3 for 15 years, 650k km, I have no problems with it.(it was made in Mexico).Number of gears ? you don't really need 6 gears, gear ratio is more important (except Golf R or GTI). It's my opinion.
cool little review mate and diggin the shirt ;) n not to rub it in but we get the 6speed manual in Australia woohoo, pick up my brand new one on wednesday! xcited
im curious how necessary the 6 speed is though. if you are not a bigtime "speeder" is 6th gear really a thing? i had a 5 spd 2002 Golf and never noticed any highway issue even while speeding somewhat.
Hey Danny, I am researching about this car recently. all the reviews seem great and all. Yours was really fun! but one thing I need to ask is the steering wheel feel at speed faster than 60+ MPH. Is it soft and does it moves easily? or is it stiff/firm (very little maneuver needed). thanks for your video.
Lucky you! Here a base model Golf is equipped with a 1.0TSI engine, 115hp 200Nm. It sounds worse than it is but still a 2.0TSI in a base!!! what a steal!
